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Robot builders seek a little help from sci-fi
Mohir
by Mohir  9-6-2008   
 "People that thought of it as a camera with legs were really pleased, but people that thought of it as a photographer were really disappointed," he says. Smart thinks those raised expectations were down to the impact of unrealistically human-like robots in movies and books. "People don't really know what they are. C-3PO in Star Wars is very humanlike, intelligent and capable, but real robots are not like that at all." Instead of just forcing people to alter their expectations, Smart thinks it makes sense to study how people's ideas about robots are influenced by fiction. That knowledge could be used to design robots that make the most of those expectations. "My real concern is to get people and robots to play together nicely," says Smart. Engineers might learn from fictional robots in other ways, says Sharkey. "It would be worthwhile to study the way computer animators make us connect with simple, non-human objects." Pixar's WALL-E, for example, is easy to connect with, he
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Baen Books
ChaosSyren
by ChaosSyren  8-13-2008   
 This is my favorite book site. It is not really high tech but still a fount of information. And most of my favorite writers use this publisher anyway.
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Tor Books
ChaosSyren
by ChaosSyren  8-13-2008   
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circuitboard1
by circuitboard1  7-30-2008   
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Superhero fans flock to Comic Con
tabsey
by tabsey  7-24-2008   
 Can anyone tell me that it doesn't mean "Con" as in rip off?
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Join my new Facebook Group
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  7-21-2008   
 An open invitation
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Best Places to Get Free Books - The Ultimate Guide
revenantdm
by revenantdm  7-14-2008   
 Big Claim, you say? Lot of Hot Air? Hyperbole and self-aggrandizing? Well, just check out what I clipped from their list and if you are open-minded, you might think twice before you become a complete skeptic!
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Internet Speculative Fiction Database
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  7-13-2008   
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Used Book Store
jfre6204
by jfre6204  7-12-2008   
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Stanley Kubrick's files -New archives reveal the film-maker's public and private worlds
einbar
by einbar  7-8-2008    1
 "... My main interest lies along these broad areas naturally assuming great plot and character. 1. The reasons for believing in the existence of intelligent extra-terrestrial life. 2. The impact (and perhaps even lack on impact in some quarters) such discovery would have on earth in the near future. 3. A space probe with a landing and exploration of the Moon and Mars. Would you consider coming sooner with a view to a meeting, the purpose of which would be to determine whether an idea might exist or arise which could sufficiently interest both of us enough to want to collaborate on a screenplay?”
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Bookmarks Dir - Entertainment - Books Part 3
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  7-7-2008    1
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Bookmarks Dir - Entertainment - Books Part 2
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  7-7-2008   
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Bookmarks Dir - Entertainment - Books Part 1
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  7-7-2008   
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Sci-Fi Fans Name Best Books -- Links To Download Them Are Listed Below
victorlamp1
by victorlamp1  7-5-2008   
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What you don’t seem to understand about your fellow-voters
rustajb
by rustajb  6-23-2008   
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The amazing adventures of gene doping man
tabsey
by tabsey  6-21-2008    2
 "If anyone performs too well in Beijing, the cloud will be over them for the next 10 years. Every fantastic performance now is tainted … it is a really sad thing for sport." A good insight into modern detection of cheats in sports.
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Books That Changed My Life
wildcat
by wildcat  6-15-2008    3
 What's your list of Books That Changed Your Life?
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Top 10 Most Controversial Non-Fiction Books
arifsali
by arifsali  6-15-2008    1
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Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Novel: 1946 to 2005 -- Ebooks Are Available To Be Downloaded In
Bookyards
by Bookyards  6-10-2008   
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Technothrillers vs. Science Fiction
iskandar
by iskandar  6-9-2008   
 "I'm not sure this explains the sales figures-- after all, people don't generally know the details of the ending before they buy a book-- but I thought it was an interesting remark, and pretty accurate given my limited reading of thrillers."
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Robert A. Heinlein -- Bookyards Author For Today: Ebooks And Resource Links
Bookyards
by Bookyards  6-8-2008   
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Isaac Asimov -- Bookyards Author For Today
Bookyards
by Bookyards  6-1-2008   
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Arthur C. Clarke -- Bookyards Author For Today
Bookyards
by Bookyards  5-28-2008   
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Robert Aspirin Has Died
Bookyards
by Bookyards  5-25-2008   
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Books To Read This Weekend -- May 23 - 25, 2008
Bookyards
by Bookyards  5-23-2008   
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Reading help for the beginners- Book lovers PLEASE DON’T READ
gauchotexts
by gauchotexts  5-22-2008   
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Reading help for the beginners- Book lovers PLEASE DON’T READ
gauchotexts
by gauchotexts  5-22-2008   
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Alternate History: What Ifs
revenantdm
by revenantdm  5-19-2008   
 Best site for a thorough definition of what is and what is not "alternate history," and a nice bibliography of key stories and novels that fit the criteria. Most interesting is the fact the author separates Alternate History from Secret and Hidden History which explore more conspiratorial theories and ramifications of History by design instead of a divergent history. Not just for fans of the genre but serious Historians have written essays on "What If' as key events in history may have gone askew,,,
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Arthur C Clarke Awards: A Universe Away From The Booker -- Also, List Of Free Sci-Fi Library Sites
Bookyards
by Bookyards  5-14-2008   
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YOU DONT HAVE TO READ IT ALL
corwot
by corwot  5-6-2008   
 BOOK A MINUTE!
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DigitalArt.org - Galleries
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  5-4-2008    2
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Ten Science Fiction Books That Should Be Movies
skwirlinator
by skwirlinator  5-1-2008    18
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Sir Arthur C. Clarke, Author of 2001 A Space Odyssey dies at age 90
murieleileen
by murieleileen  3-20-2008   
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The Late Great Arthur C Clarke dies at 90
tidbit2
by tidbit2  3-19-2008    1
 he was a legend everything wouldn't fit in the clip "Sometimes I am asked how I would like to be remembered," he recalled recently. "I have had a diverse career as a writer, underwater explorer and space promoter. Of all these, I would like to be remembered as a writer." A statement from Sir Arthur's office said he had recently reviewed the final manuscript of his latest novel. The Last Theorem, co-written with Frederik Pohl, will be published later this year, it said. I look forward to continue reading his works he lives on through his work he will finally find out what lies beyond earth life
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Sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke dies at 90
hitchhiker08
by hitchhiker08  3-19-2008   
 Like H.G. Wells, Arthur Clarke too had a brilliant vision...
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Respect, Arthur C. Clarke, 90, is gone
wildcat
by wildcat  3-19-2008    2
 a great influence, a great mind
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Last odyssey for sci-fi guru Arthur C. Clarke
JediKnut
by JediKnut  3-19-2008   
 A great writer... will definitely be missed. Worth reading the full article, & personally I never believed those paedophilia allegations. Thanks for all the adventures... R.I.P.
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Writer Arthur C. Clarke dies at 90
raveninthehedge
by raveninthehedge  3-18-2008   
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Arthur C Clarke Dies at 90
Tylast
by Tylast  3-18-2008    3
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Twenty science fiction novels that may change your life
Aribeth
by Aribeth  2-29-2008    14
 Cryptonomicon (2000), by Neal Stephenson The Mount (2002), by Carol Emschwiller Perdido Street Station (2002), by China Mieville Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom (2003), by Cory Doctorow Pattern Recognition (2003), by William Gibson Newton's Wake (2004), by Ken MacLeod Glasshouse (2006), by Charles Stross
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